Discover playful literacy and phonics tips, expert advice, and creative learning ideas.
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Phonics and Literacy Skills

Support confident, joyful literacy from early sound play to fluent reading and writing. Whether you're exploring oral blending with little ones or comprehension strategies with older learners, this space offers practical and emotionally resonant ideas for every stage. Expect story-led activities, spelling support, writing prompts, and real-life strategies that grow with your learners.

Child reading with a pointer in warm summer light, with a dog resting nearby and plants in the background.

Gentle Ways to Support Your Child’s Reading Confidence During the Summer Slide

A gentle guide to supporting your child’s reading confidence during the summer months, with light, everyday moments that keep words connected to family life.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Jane Fabulous at Phonics

Jul 232 min read

Six Early Learner phonics flashcards arranged on a pale background, showing this month’s new sounds for Reception reading.

What digraphs are and how they help your child learn to read in Reception

A calm, parent‑friendly guide to how digraphs and trigraphs are taught in Reception, why they matter for early reading, and how this month’s six new sounds help children feel more confident when reading at home.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Jane Fabulous at Phonics

Jul 93 min read

Close‑up of a child using their finger to follow the words in a decodable book.

How to Choose Books That Truly Support Your Child’s Literacy

Choosing the right book can make reading feel calmer, clearer and far more achievable for your child. Here are six simple checks to guide you.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Jane Fabulous at Phonics

Jun 252 min read

Child sitting on a sofa reading a phonics book, with a Fabulous at Phonics tote bag beside them.

Small steps at home that make a big difference

Small, simple moments at home can make a big difference to your child’s learning. This post shares gentle, practical ways to support phonics in real life, along with refreshed free resource packs to help you this week.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Jane Fabulous at Phonics

Jun 113 min read

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Discover playful literacy and phonics tips, expert advice, and creative learning ideas.
Thoughtfully written for families, carers and educators.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Gentle Ways to Support Your Child’s Reading Confidence During the Summer Slide

What digraphs are and how they help your child learn to read in Reception

How to Choose Books That Truly Support Your Child’s Literacy

Small steps at home that make a big difference

We are phonics specialists so
you don't have to be

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Discover playful literacy and phonics tips, expert advice, and creative learning ideas. Thoughtfully written for families, carers and educators.

Phonics and Literacy Skills

Gentle Ways to Support Your Child’s Reading Confidence During the Summer Slide

What digraphs are and how they help your child learn to read in Reception

How to Choose Books That Truly Support Your Child’s Literacy

Small steps at home that make a big difference

We are phonics specialists so you don't have to be

Sign up for Fabulous at Phonics emails to receive learning tips, helpful literacy development info, and exciting product updates.

Discover playful literacy and phonics tips, expert advice, and creative learning ideas.
Thoughtfully written for families, carers and educators.

We are phonics specialists so
you don't have to be